I was always crazy-jealous of the girl down the block who had a Barbie Power Wheels Jeep. Here I was pedaling away on a tricycle like some kiddie commoner, and she could tear it up in her powered piece of plastic perfection.

Remember when you were a kid, and you scooted around town in the adorable, rotationally molded wonder that was the Cozy Coupe? Remember how awesome that was? Remember how, at that age, you thought it was the pinnacle of automotive excellence?

Hot Wheels just released "Maximum Leeway," which in my humble opinion is the single greatest car the brand has ever produced. Designed by Hot Wheels all-star and secret ninja Leeway Chang, Maximum Leeway has Maximum Graphics, Maximum Flames and Maximum Attitude.

To most people, the name "Mega Bloks" conjures up memories of big, chunky, brightly-colored building blocks in a clear plastic carrying bag - the types of toys meant for young children before they hone their motor skills enough to graduate to LEGO. The brand is thought by many to be second-tier, the "knock off" to…